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4.1 Atoms and isotopes

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An atom of lithium can be represented as 37Li^{7}_{3}\text{Li}37​Li.

a.

Give the atomic number of this atom.

[1]
b.

Calculate the number of neutrons in the nucleus of this atom.

[1]
c.

Give the number of electrons in this atom.

[1]
d.

Explain why this atom has no overall charge.

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4.1 Atoms and isotopes Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.1 Atoms and isotopes

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.1 Atoms and isotopes, covering 4.1.1 The structure of an atom, 4.1.2 Mass number, atomic number and isotopes, and 4.1.3 The development of the model of the atom (common content with chemistry). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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